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PV Output - Ageing system
Hi all Does age affect maximum output? Any quantifiable maintenance that can improve output, ie cleaning? My panels are about 7 years old. 4kW system, appears to be running ok. I’ve never cleaned my panels as it’s a 3 storey house. I admit I rarely check daily output so I’ve lost touch with what the peak should be in…
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Another solar panel quote question
Hi Getting quotes for solar panel system. Got quote from EON for 4kw system with 2.6kw battery for £8505, (0% interest, which I know is really integrated into cost) Now had a quote from local company with 4kw with a 5.2kw battery at £8500, or 5.7kw with 5.2kw battery for £11000. These prices seem pretty high to me, I know…
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Thermal Stores
I have been looking at possible alternatives to replacing our gas boiler, if & when it fails and is not worth repairing. Instead of ASHP's or GSHP's, a thermal store looks like a possibility. Found the Tepeo’s Zero Emission Boiler Are there any others that people have experience of ?
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Solar panels - quest
Hi, I had solar panels installed (as part of the IKEA offer) and they are fantastic... really helping keep the cost down. I am trying to get some more installed and also trying to get a solar immersion heater installed for my boiler, but I have contacted 10 companies and either they don't reply or the two replied and said…
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Solar Installs VAT Conundrum
Hi, I've recently had a quote of 8.5k for a small solar (1.6kW) PV system and a 8kWh battery with 0% VAT applied. I already have an old PV on a feed in tariff on my main roof, so only have room for a small 4 panel system on the flat garage roof - the main purpose being the battery which can charge off peak to be consumed…
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Recommended inverter and battery brand?
Can anyone recommend a good/reliable solar inverter & battery brand? The only ones I am familiar with are solaredge and givenergy. I have seen a couple of few other brands but can't find much reviews on them Thanks
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Best off peak tarrif
Couldn't find one dedicated chat, what's the best off peak tariff for charging a home storage battery? Is it still Octopus go? I am getting an EV wall charger so that should cover that requirement if needed.
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Solar Panel System quotes
I have received two similar quotes - one for a 4kWp system with 5kw batteries for £8k and the other for a 5.8kWp system and 6.4kW batteries for £10k. Both propose the same make of kit with a Solis inverter capped at 3.68 export. I am now with Octopus Energy and planning to get on the tariff with SEG at 7.5p/kWh (no idea…
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Growatt Solar batterys?
Does anybody rate Growatt solar batteries? I'm looking into getting a solar pv system with batterys, have been quoted by one company which are offering 2x6.5kw batteries as part of the package. Bit hesitant as I understand their inverters aren't great and their customer service is non existent?
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Solax X1 AC 3.6 Battery Storage Inverter Charge/Discharge Rate
The Solax AC manual states that the Charge/Discharge rate is 3650kw.... is this accurate or is the Real (By Users) figure much lower... Say 3000 or lower. Appreciate any users on the site to give their advice/info and what they actually notice when Discharging and Charging. Before I commit to an Solax Battery solution. I…
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Large Scale installation of 742 Heat Pumps in UK Homes
I don't know if there has been a thread on this, but the government has subsidised the installation of 742 heat pumps in three separate regions in the UK - https://es.catapult.org.uk/news/electrification-of-heat-trial-finds-heat-pumps-suitable-for-all-housing-types/ As someone who is doubtful about large scale heat pump…
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Solar install
Hello, Just wondered if there is anything I can do prior to the install to help the SEG to go through smoothly ? Just in case light renewables give me the certificates I need , MCS and G98 anything else? Also how long does the process take from application to receiving export payments roughly. Although the SEG element will…
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Destrat pump
Hi everyone,I need to replace my destrat pump.Can any one advise which one to get.Thanks
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List of National Solar Installers
Does anybody have a list of recommeneded national installers or local ones at South East London / Kent? I have googled and tried contacting a few but a few have not responded so I assume they are unindated with requests at the moment. Thank you
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affordable solar pv
Hi ive recently been browsing the internet gathering information and prices of solar pv systems, although I recognise the government cannot afford to restart the solar grants or give money away to the public who cannot afford the initial outlay of solar pv, surely the obvious answer would be for the government to offer…
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Solar Install Confustion, East West Split
Hi, I am based in Cheltenham and I am getting Solar Installed Soon, Quote is as below. 16 JPSOLAR 395w Full black Panels. (East West Split 8 East, 8 west) Giv energy 3.68 KWH Hybrid Inverter. Giv Energy 5.2kwh battery. Zappi Charger My usage comes about 8-9 kwh per day. The Install total cost is about £10,400. Do you think…
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managing battery inverter output.
I realise that there are Battery Management Systems but I could be wrong that they only control input? I am currently planning and installing extra solar generation capacity (about 2.5kWp max) following purchase of an electric vehicle (phev) and Zappi. At many times there is sufficient spring to autumn excess to charge the…
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Cost of living reporting
Listening to the news this morning, I have been pretty shocked by people's misunderstanding about energy savings. For example, one person said it would cost £6 for a tumble dryer load - which would work out at 20kwh! Another lady said she could not afford to charge her electrical wheelchair every day - which surely must be…
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PV home battery storage and EV charge point conflicts.
I couldn't find an answer anywhere on here, If I have a Hybrid DC coupled battery set up with my PV, when I plug my EV in at night what's stopping the EV from emptying the home storage battery? I've seen how this can be avoided with the Zappy by using the export margin but I'm talking about a bog standard wall point. Is…
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Solar layout advice
We are due to get solar panels installed on Tuesday. The proposed layout of the panels is below. The scaffolding was put up today and I have now being able to get an accurate measurement. I have two options for the portrait panels on the side roof: 1) 1.85m (395w) panels. Which would result in eaving a 0.17m gap to the…
